redjacketthief | 6th Turn [Voice/Action]

[It's mid-afternoon when the journal post is made by a familiar voice in an unfamiliar mood. A quick look at the image reveals a face that is both familiar and unfamiliar--but that smile, with it's odd curl and suppressed mirth, can mean it is only one person.]

[Failed Filter to Mine Fujiko: Completely Readable]

Hey...Fujiko? Remember that game you gave me at the end of the last month before you went on your mission? It was very clever, and the prize has been a joy. How did you know I liked history books? I'm wondering, though...why are you having me read about your ex-boyfriend's grandfather, after you made it clear that you don't want to think about it?

[There's a pause as the man notices the feed.] Oh... blast it! I messed, Fujiko. Want to meet in my place?

...Everyone, disregard that.

[Later that day the man wanders the town, his hair in a mussed disarray and red jacket noticeably missing. Instead he wears dark colors, fitted but more casual clothes, and his wings are for once in the open. He's headed to the library to return some books, gather others and other supplies. Early that evening, another journal post is made. This time, it's intended for anyone.]

Evening, Luceti, this is Red. I was just wondering...is anyone else around here missing about twenty-one hours of their weekend? Does anybody who isn't know what happened? It's just a question for inquiring minds.

Also--has anybody actually given the Battle Dome a good once over after last week?

[He's serious in his words, even if the smile is light. Ladies and Gentleman, meet the man who's going to be adamant about calling himself Red...someone you're more likely to know as Arsene Lupin III. He's not going to stand down from that either.]

[OOC: Details about how Lupin has been shifted, for the curious, are here. He has a number of physical details in terms of style that are changing beyond what's available to me in normal fanart and screencaps, so I've had to choose a PB, ~~Emiya Kiritsugu~~ a man from another anime that I've yet to actually see. Replies will have appropriate icons, thanks.]

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Inspector. Please. I'm just as concerned about the missing day as you are, and I though we went over the fact that I'm not your rival all ready. Yeah, I look like him a little, and our names are similar, but my friends call me Red.

[Notice how the wings are actually in the open? Notice how his hair is mussed and he's subtly putting more weight on his offhand side? He's not the man you're looking for.]

Bah, its all a Malnosso prank.

[He irritatedly growls a bit, and crushes his hat in his hand]

This all is just messed up.

...It probably is, with the missing day. Do you know something I don't, Inspector?

I'm not missing a day. Seems the experiment didn't affect me at all.

So...could you fill me in? I don't like having memories missing, especially for almost a full day.

Yea, sure. Sunday was just an ordinary day. Except a buncha people, includin' you, were just missing. You, all the Jedi, Doctor Adele, even those turtles.

...Adele's a healer through the Force, not a doctor. The end is the same, but there is a difference.

But, people just randomly went missing?

Adele? The Force...? What?!

Yea, people just went randomly missing. Lots of people.

She abandoned the Jedi Order and struck out on her own, remember? It's pretty hard to not notice that she uses the Force, especially with her antics last night!

...Maybe you're right and she did go missing. It could be what set her off to cause chaos around the village--she was deflecting from her own concerns. Just randomly, though? You didn't notice any pattern?

Sometimes I wonder whats wrong with you people.

[Zenigata just facepalms]

I dunno. The pattern seemed to be people who knew each other. Pairs, not single people. And there was that announcement a while back about sending people to visit the homeworlds of their friends.

So you think there's a connection to that too, huh? I knew it was a bad idea to trust that blue man with anything!

[He pauses, watching Zenigata and his frustration for a heavy beat.] For the record? I feel quite sane right now, so you don't need to worry too much about me.

Now, Helios? ...I've never heard him ramble about Dungeons and Dragons or video games before. You might want to worry more about him.

I don't know Helios. Wouldn't really make much difference if I did. Its you thats acting funny.

Bah, its these fuckin' Malnosso. This is all clearly an experiment.

...I'll agree with you on the experiment, but are you sure it's not you who's been effected? I mean, maybe those of us who went missing for the day were spared some strange, dark influence ocnjured up by the Malnosso because they wanted to rival the Emperor and spread distrust and discontent amongst the population, then laugh and drink their blue milk as we destroy each other. For a week everyone will be dead, and everyone will have forgotten any of this happened.

Lupin. You are making even less sense than usual.

[And with that, he stalks off, muttering to himself]

[Once he's a good distance away from Lupin, Fujiko sneaks up on him.]

PSST! Pops! Over here. [Gestures to... behind a bush. Because Fujiko is special.]

[Zenigata somehow knew this was going to happen, but he wanders over anyway]

He's totally lost it.

Oh good, so you noticed too.

[Which means she can preemptively snap out of it before digging out an Elvis costume and being extra insane.]

What the hell is going on??

Oh nothing. He just thinks he's from Star Wars or somethin'

[Deadpan. Completely serious]

So that's what it is? Are you sure it's still even... Lupin?

Its an experiment, clearly. I'm just gonna let it run its course. He looks so stupid in that getup.

He doesn't remember us at all though... I mean I guess it's good that he forgot Goemon being gone or whatever but still...

Yea, he's definitely off his rocker. I mean geez, he didn't even call me Pops.

So he's not just pranking us, right?

Stupid Malnosso I can't believe them...

Nope, he's telling the truth. He really believes he is this...Red...character.

Have you talked to him yourself, Fujiko?

Yes. Some. We're meeting for coffee tomorrow. Think I should just... bonk him over the head until everything fixes?

[Okay so she's having a Jessica Rabbit moment here, it happens to the best of us.]

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